RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 191 Various Posts

RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Centralised Employment Notification CEN 09/2026 has been issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railroads for filling up 191 vacancies in various Isolated Category categories. The notification provides chances for Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) and Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist).

          The minimal qualification varies from post to post from 12th standard with Physics & Chemistry to graduation, post graduation & professional experience. Eligible individuals can apply online from 05 November 2026 to 04 December 2026. Before applying, check the post wise eligibility, age restriction, examination fee and selection method.

RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Candidates should complete the online application before the closing time. Examination dates and further recruitment updates will be published on the official RRB websites.

Application Fee

Age Limit

The minimum age for all notified posts is 18 years. The maximum age differs according to the post. The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027.

Age Relaxation

The upper age limit relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories and other specified candidates, subject to submission of the required certificates.

Note: Candidates eligible for age relaxation on more than one ground will receive only the maximum applicable relaxation, not cumulative relaxation. Candidates applying against UR vacancies will not receive SC/ST/OBC community-based age relaxation.

Educational Qualification and Experience

The educational qualification and professional experience requirements differ for each post. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification on or before the last date of online application.

Vacancy Details

Post-wise Vacancy Distribution

Category-wise Vacancy Details

The notification also provides horizontal reservation details for Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

RRB Chennai Vacancy Details

The Annexure B vacancy table includes 11 vacancies under RRB Chennai.

Candidates should check Annexure B of the official notification for the complete RRB-wise and Railway/Production Unit-wise vacancy distribution before selecting their preferred RRB and post options.

Salary Details

The recruitment offers different pay levels under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

The amounts shown are the initial basic pay specified in the notification. Other applicable allowances and service benefits will be governed by Railway rules.

Medical Standards

Candidates must satisfy the medical fitness requirements prescribed for the post they choose.

Candidates should check the detailed medical requirements and visual acuity standards in the notification. Candidates found medically unsuitable for their opted posts will not be given an alternative appointment.

Selection Process

The RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 selection process includes the following stages:

1. Single Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT)

2. Translation Test, where applicable for Junior Translator (Hindi)

3. Document Verification

4. Medical Examination

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

The CBT will be an objective-type examination consisting of 100 questions for 100 marks.

The above section-wise distribution applies to all posts except Junior Translator (Hindi).

Examination Duration:

• Normal candidates: 90 minutes.

• Candidates eligible for a scribe: 120 minutes.

Negative Marking: One-third of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The qualifying percentages may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of suitable candidates against reserved vacancies, as stated in the notification.

Junior Translator (Hindi) – Translation Test

Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates will appear for the single-stage CBT followed by a qualifying Translation Test.

• The CBT will assess Hindi and English language knowledge along with General Knowledge, General Intelligence, Simple Arithmetic and basic computer knowledge.

• At least 50% of the questions will test language proficiency, with 20% for English and 30% for Hindi.

• Candidates up to 10 times the number of vacancies may be called for the Translation Test based on CBT merit and reservation requirements.

  

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• The Translation Test is qualifying in nature.

• The required qualifying marks are 60%.

• Final merit for Junior Translator (Hindi) will be based on CBT marks, provided the candidate qualifies in the Translation Test.

Document Verification and Medical Examination

Candidates will be shortlisted for document verification based on their performance and merit in the applicable examination stages. They must produce their original educational, age, community and other relevant certificates.

Final empanelment will depend on merit, successful document verification and passing the prescribed medical examination.

How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official online application portal.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official RRB website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/.

2. Open the recruitment notification for CEN 09/2026 Isolated Categories.

3. Read the complete notification and check the post-wise qualifications in Annexure A.

4. Check the RRB-wise and Railway/Production Unit-wise vacancies in Annexure B.

5. Visit the online application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.

6. Create an account or log in using your existing RRB account credentials.

7. Enter your personal, educational and other required details.

8. Select only one RRB and provide your preferred posts and Railway/Production Units in the required order.

9. Capture your live photograph as instructed in the application portal.

10. Upload your scanned signature and other applicable documents.

11. Pay the prescribed examination fee through an available online payment method.

12. Review the application carefully and submit it.

13. Save or print the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

Application Modification Window

Candidates who need to correct eligible application details after submission can use the modification window.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are available in RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?

A total of 191 vacancies have been announced across 7 different Isolated Category posts.

2. What is the last date to apply for RRB CEN 09/2026?

The last date for online application submission is 4 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

3. What is the application fee for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?

The examination fee is ₹500 for general candidates, with ₹400 refundable after appearing in CBT. Eligible concession categories pay ₹250, which is refundable after appearing in CBT, subject to applicable bank charges.